Madrid vs Miami - City Size Comparison

Is Madrid Bigger Than Miami?

Yes — Madrid is 4.2x larger than Miami by area. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 461 km². You could fit Miami inside Madrid approximately 4 times.

About Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

About Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Nicknamed "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Madrid is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.